Research has shown that when fate (e.g., a flip of a coin) determines the allocation of rewards for completing a task, participants will often
a. feel empathy for the "loser" and share their rewards.
b. convince themselves that the "loser" didn't do a fair share of the work.
c. share their winnings to bolster their belief in a just world.
d. revise their stereotypes of the "loser."
Answer: B
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